Photo Gallery & Impressions 15
PHOTO SAMPLER - THAILAND'S ORCHIDS -
VISIT TO LOCAL ORCHID FARM, 17 AUGUST 2003
Beautiful flowers are abundant in lush Thailand. Most exotic
for us from California are the indigenous orchids found in many diverse
locations. Here are just a few we photographed, including our memorable
visit to a Ban Pong orchid farm, the CHOM ORCHIDS NURSERY, Vanda &
Ascocenda Growers.
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| Commonly found on temple
grounds ... |
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| In, or in front of,
businesses ... |
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| Hanging in coconut
shells behind the hospital ...: |
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| At resorts &
restaurants ... |
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| Abundant on floats in
parades ... |
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| On the College Campus
just outside the dining hall ... |
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| A close-up of a campus
orchid that greets us each day! |
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| Friend Jing (left) takes
us to a nearby Orchid Nursery - a family operation - mother, son &
daughter-in-law shown here. |
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| Some of the blooming
hybrids are protected from birds by plastic coverings. |
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| Thousands of orchid
plants suspended by wires in this impressive facility. |
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| They ship large quantities of these plants to Florida &
California, as well as other parts of the world. |
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| Our hosts, Jing & Peg
stand behind a table where 1-year-old plants are being repotted. |
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| This one shows some buds
coming on. |
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| This was one of Chom's
prize winners. |
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| No soil here -
roots hang down exposed & get nutrients only from fertilizer dissolved
in the water spray. |
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| The special plants are
tagged for positive identification. |
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| One last shot of Peg amongst
these beauties. We would love to take some home with us to our son & his
wife who love orchids ... Oh, well ... |
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| After this delightful
tour we all sit down to discuss orchid growing & this family operation.
The big friendly family dog poses for Keith. |
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